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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.67, 3,359.25 and 679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.67, 3,359.25 and 679.32 is: 1,018.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.67 : 3,359.25 = 679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.67/3,359.25 = 679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.67x = 3,359.25 × 679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.67x = 2,282,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,005.71/2,239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.90

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